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Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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SAN DIEGO - The county Board of Supervisors today unanimously adopted a regional voting model in which all residents receive a vote-by-mail ballot and replace traditional polling locations with regional vote centers. Board Chairman Nathan Fletcher made the proposal for the regional model, which is outlined in the California Voter's Choice Act. He thanked his colleagues for their support. Original Story: 10-19-21 9 am SAN DIEGO - San Diego Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher will introduce a policy today for the County... Full story
A driver in a Toyota Tacoma hit a power pole this morning at 725 Burma Rd. knocking the pole over and causing a power outage in the area. It was a non-injury accident, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. The downed pole caused power outages in the area but was isolated off the roadway. "Firefighters assessed for injuries of the driver, assessed for fire, and the priority was to build a safe perimeter around the power lines, which were draped over fences. Homes in the immediate... Full story
Megan Johnson McCullough Special to Village News Some days you just feel a little nap could serve you well. A long night, less than usual sleep, a hard day, or just needing a little down time, whatever the reason is, a nap typically feels restorative and rejuvenating to help one face the remainder of the day. Some people can take naps very easily, allowing themselves to shut their eyes and cut out distractions for a short period of time. Others struggle to just stop the day...
More than 200 people currently have gathered at the corner of SR 76 and S. Mission Rd to protest vaccine and mask mandates and support medical freedom and choice. Four Fallbrook Sheriff deputies are on scene as well as one CHP officer. This is a breaking story. More will be reported as information becomes available.... Full story
SAN DIEGO - A settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed on behalf of 50 women who sued Pornhub's parent company for hosting videos produced by former San Diego-based website GirlsDoPorn.com, the owners and operators of which were charged by federal prosecutors with sex trafficking. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed in a brief court document filed Friday indicating a stipulated dismissal of the case brought by the plaintiffs, identified as Jane Does 1 through 50. The women alleged that Montreal-based MindGeek...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News The biggest happening bursting forth now is the 20th Annual San Diego International Film Festival. It kicks off on Thursday the Oct. 14 with a Gala party at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park before and after the opening film "C'mon, C'mon." The festival features 160 films over the following 10 days. Open to all for the price of a ticket. With lots of parking nearby and trams available during the day. For...
BONSALL – On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the Bonsall Unified School District and the Bonsall Education Foundation hosted a private open house of the historic Bonsall Schoolhouse. The renovation of the building is nearing completion and this past summer brought exciting changes to the site itself. DG pathways with a solidifier were installed, as were two bioswales to capture rain and run-off. Beautiful boulders were arranged in several areas for seating, three new live oak trees were p...
FALLBROOK – The local California Retired Teachers Association, Division 81, is pleased to announce that it has awarded Teacher Support Grants of over $2,000 to 11 local area teachers representing eight schools. Each grant is limited to $200 and will be used to purchase classroom materials such as art supplies, books, and science materials. These grants were provided by donations from members of the local CalRTA, Division 81, which meets on the second Wednesday of the month b... Full story
SAN MARCOS – Cal State University San Marcos President Ellen Neufeldt delivered her annual “Report to the Community” which highlighted increases in key university indexes and an expansion of their popular engineering program Thursday, Sept. 30. The report, which comes as CSUSM emerges from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, also stressed the university’s role as a powerful engine for economic empowerment that is expanding student social mobility, local economic growth, and innovation in the region. The impress...
SAN DIEGO – Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced his office started mailing more than 1 million 2021-2022 secured property tax bills Friday, Oct. 8. “These property tax bills are expected to generate $7.6 billion – money our local cities and the county depend on,” said McAllister. “Public health, public schools, and many more essential services are funded by property tax dollars, so we encourage taxpayers to pay their taxes as early as possible.” All 1,006,991 secured tax bills are available now at sdttc.com t... Full story
FALLBROOK – Building an accessory dwelling unit or ADU in California is one of the best investments right now and homeowners should look into maximizing these laws to their fullest potential. But first, let’s take a look at what ADUs are and how homeowners can generate rental income from them. An ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is like a second tiny house on your property. Its other names are granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, secondary units, and more. It has com... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Sandi Simpson wins President's Cup for 2021 for Fallbrook Women Golfers. Simpson won after competing in four rounds over four weeks of golf. New member Margaret Campbell won the Consolation Flight. As past VP and currently president, Simpson has been a mainstay in the club since needing to relocate after Fallbrook Golf Club closed in 2016. FWG now play at Marine Memorial and will be celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2022. Check out their website at f... Full story
FALLBROOK – The weather says it's summer, the calendar says it's fall, but the Fallbrook Historical Society is preparing for its annual Christmas open house – the biggest event of the year – scheduled to take place Dec. 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Heritage Center located at the corner of Rocky Crest and Hill Avenue. This year's theme is "A Whistle Stop Christmas." The open house will include activities in every building, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Donal... Full story
FALLBROOK – John P. Eschenbach will be the featured speaker at the Fallbrook men's recovery program breakfast, Saturday, Oct. 16, at 8:30 a.m., in Mariscos El Pacifico Restaurant, 111 N. Vine St. He will tell how he went from being a high school dropout, drug addict, prison inmate, a psychiatric hospital patient, and convicted felon, to a 34-year career as a project director of Amtrak and now a professional railroad consultant and author.. The Fallbrook chapter of Business M... Full story
FALLBROOK – Legacy Endowment Community Foundation is excited to announce the return of Michael Dunlap to its Board of Directors, effective Sept. 1. In 1994, Dunlap, along with Helen Monroe, Fred Vaught, and Jon Frandell, envisioned a tremendous opportunity to launch a community foundation entirely dedicated to serving the furthermost regions of San Diego North County. At that time, their planning and expertise was aimed towards creating a foundation that could award g...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Village Rotary is gearing up again for it’s 2021 Annual Fallbrook Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. It is a fun family Thanksgiving morning to come together with the community to raise money for the Fallbrook Village Rotary Club Foundation while feeling good and creating memories of a lifetime. Their goal is to raise funds for the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary and the Fallbrook Community. The day of the event registration opens at 7 a.m. at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gar... Full story
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego's newly released 2020-21 Annual Report shows the county responding to new challenges while continuing to deliver its essential services. Those challenges include acting to increase social justice, equity, reform, community engagement, transparency and sustainability across the breadth of county programs, to build a framework for the future and create a county that works for all people. "We hope... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Vallecitos School District board filled both vacant board seats Oct. 4. Melissa Cox was selected to fill the Trustee Area 5 seat. Heather Reinhardt was chosen to fill what is currently an at-large seat. Both appointments were by 3-0 votes. "We're just excited to have our two new board members, and we look forward to having them serve the community of Rainbow," said Maritza Koeppen, who is both the Vallecitos School District superintendent and the Vallecitos Elementary School principal....
Pinkston News Service WASHINGTON – In what many are calling “The Great Resignation,” millions of U.S. workers across multiple industries have quit their jobs since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey found that 15% of the U.S. workforce are still planning to quit their jobs before 2022. Stress and burnout are major factors, which have hit the nursing and teaching professions particularly hard. On the flip side, for employees eager to find new jobs, the pandemic has also offered an opportunity to reeva... Full story
SAN DIEGO – The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter will present its 2021 Walk to Defeat ALS, the nonprofit’s 21st annual fundraising walk, on Sunday, Oct. 17 as a virtual fundraiser. The fundraiser is free and open to the public. Registration is now open. Information is available at www.ALSwalkSD.com. Proceeds will benefit the chapter’s programs, services and services provided to local families living with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, a progressive neurological disease that...
FALLBROOK – Individuals choose to adhere to vegetarian diets for a multitude of reasons. Some do so for ethical reasons, while others feel a vegetarian diet is a healthier option than eating meat. Regardless of why people choose to follow vegetarian diets, it's important that they take steps to ensure they avoid nutrient deficiencies. What qualifies as a vegetarian diet differs for certain people. Some people who consider themselves vegetarians avoid animal flesh but still e... Full story
SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron (Escondido) announced that her bill to increase funding and extend the sunset date for the California Health Benefit Review Program was signed into law Oct. 7. Assembly Bill 1082 will extend the program by five years, until 2027, and provide it with an additional $200,000 per year, it’s first funding increase since its creation in 2002. The program provides independent analysis of the impacts of changes to health insurance standards proposed by the California Leg...
Today I took my first shower in seven days. I have never gone this long without a shower, but I had no choice. I had an ear issue, which caused me to become woozy. My equilibrium was off. There was no way that I could have showered without falling. It brought to mind the problems that some of the elderly, and others, face due to balance concerns. I wondered how many people go without showering because they have balance issues, and no one to assist them in the shower. Then, I remembered that there are shower chairs. What a won... Full story
FALLBROOK – Millions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, more than 2.3 million women across the globe were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. The BCRF also notes that breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in 140 of 184 countries worldwide. Breast cancer statistics can give the impression that each of the millions of women diagnosed with the disease is fighting the same battle, but breast cancer is something of an umbrella t...
